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I want to pivot to arts and philosophy, but these are areas with guaranteed hardship when it comes to money. My luck is that there's still a lot that interests

I want to pivot to arts and philosophy, but these are areas with guaranteed hardship when it comes to money. My luck is that there's still a lot that interests me in tech, like datalakes, data intensive systems, OTP and webdev with elixir and phoenix, compilers and micro vms... For me it's an easy answer, I can use tech to finance my true purpose. I'm also lucky enough to live in a country where 66k USD affords me a very comfortable life. For you there seems to be something more fundamental missing. You seem to be in the start of a journey inwards to understand what's your purpose, what could fill the Ikigai for you. If you have money, take a break, travel, go meet people, broad your possibilities. The world isn't just SWE, specially silicon valley cutthroat morally-bankrupt SWE. If you immerse yourself in the world out there there'll be no guarantee you'll find what you want and there is a good chance you'll suffer, but it's likely you'll find something, and that I think makes it all worth it.

leeroihe 1y ago
Haha, cool to see someone else who's done lots of work with Elixir! Most of my early career was building elixir for fintech companies. Not sure that I'm ready to leave the U.S. yet - currently that would probably push my stress over the edge. Fortunately, I've never really gotten that much out of material things or clout chasing. That said, money is money and money gives you options. That said, I solidly do not have any interest engaging in SF culture any longer. Frankly I find it kind of pathetic and entertaining. I want to prioritize my life and find another GF (had a breakup about a year ago). Relationships (friends or otherwise) have always given me more than stupid startup clout, which has always proven to be single dimensional or fake. Really appreciate the kind words. If I could make money doing it, I'd love to be an arborist in the east coast.
- gchamonlive 1y ago
  The planet really needs more arborists, I hope you'll find success and happiness in it.

leeroihe 1y ago

Haha, cool to see someone else who's done lots of work with Elixir! Most of my early career was building elixir for fintech companies. Not sure that I'm ready to leave the U.S. yet - currently that would probably push my stress over the edge. Fortunately, I've never really gotten that much out of material things or clout chasing. That said, money is money and money gives you options. That said, I solidly do not have any interest engaging in SF culture any longer. Frankly I find it kind of pathetic and entertaining. I want to prioritize my life and find another GF (had a breakup about a year ago). Relationships (friends or otherwise) have always given me more than stupid startup clout, which has always proven to be single dimensional or fake. Really appreciate the kind words. If I could make money doing it, I'd love to be an arborist in the east coast.

gchamonlive 1y ago
The planet really needs more arborists, I hope you'll find success and happiness in it.